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The National tribune., 1887-02-03
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WASHINGTON, D. c, FEBRUARY 3, 1887.
ARTICLES FORTHCOMING.

MISSOURI IN THE SUMNER OF 1861
T,co articles By Nqj.-Gea. John Pepe, Us f.
HBUlNER HARF1REn-1 breezy sketch
Of an crcaiag adventure. BE- +. H. Dorm
ing, Co. B, 10Th H., Latoh, Wash. Ter.
a WAR AEN0RK-A touching story. By
Annette Wilson, Beaumont, Pa.
CHAPEN's FARM-Seoond Article. By
Rep. A. Z. MOry, Co. G, 9sh ~ T., Vest
Derby, w.
WAR TYBIES IN WESTINGHOUSE
scriJing the scenes and men in Washington
in the early part Of 1861 By Mqj. Benz
Paley POore.
At FRANKLIN Spicy RecOElectiOns Of an
Orderly Sergeant By Willard MassOn, Isl
Sergeant, Co. II, 107h H., Elk city, Kan.
DEFENSE OF W.ASHIEGTOE-An inter
esting sketch Of The early days Of The '0ar.
BY Cen CasSius ~ Clay, Whitehall, Ky.
PRISON AND Escape graphic nara
tiUe Of experience IN captiuity. By Lieut.. c.
W. Kclfor, Co. f. Veteran BattaliOn, i4h
and 18th H., LeaueawOrth, Kan.
CEDAR CREEK.-The Services Of the Nine
toeRh Corps By Joseph Darts, AdjWtant,
30th Mass DcnUer Colo.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03


IT will be very gratifying news to many
whose claims are now pending in the Pen
sion Bureau to learn that under the new
system recently inaugurated in the Office of
the Surgeon-General the business of that
Office is practically up to date. Formerly
one of the greatest causes of delay in the
Pension Bureau was due to the fact that the
reports from the Adjutant- General and Sur
geon- General as to the service and hospital
treatment of claimants for pension could not
be furnished within reasonable time. 1t
was no unusual thing for the Pension Office
to wait 10, II months and more for reports
from the two Bureaus named. The Record
and Pension Division of the Surgeon-Gen-
erals Office has abandoned the antiquated
methods so long in vogue, and at the present
writing there is no unanswered call from
the Commissioner of Pensions of date
earlier than Jan. 8. 1t is the intention of
the Surgeon-General to have the work of his
Office brought up so near to date that the
Pension Bureau will never have to wait
more than 10 days for the proper reports in
any pension case.
During the present month there were re-
ports made to the Commissioner of Pensions
from that one Division alone in the Surgeon
Generals Office in 1900 cases. The usual
average previous to the first of the year was
about 1000 The Commissioner Of Pensions
expresses great satisfaction with this work,
and gives proper credit to DR.. F. c. Aims
worth, who has recently assumed charge of
the Record and Pension Division of the Sur
geon-Generars Office, for the splendid meth
DDS introduced, which will materially faeili-
tate the work of the Pension Bureau.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
WASHINGTON

much for the revenue they bring as to keep
in working order q revenue machine that
has cost enormously to create and get in
smooth working order, and which may be
needed any day to supply some extraordi-
nary demand for money. 1t would be as
unwise to abolish the tobacco tax az it would
be to disband the army, sweep the navy out
of existence, and do away with the bureaus
of the War and Navy Departments We have
very little use for any of them at the present
moment, but dear experience has taught US
that it is vastly cheaper to maintain them
through the years that we do not need them
than to hastily improyise them when the
need comes.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
A sO.ralleh Rattle Picture.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Among the
decisive campaigns of the war for the Union,
none have a more important place in history
than that of Vieksburg The splendid achieve
mentS of the armies of the West under Gen.
Grant eliminated in the capture of that Glib
raltar of the C0nfederaey on the National an-
niversary of 1863. The war in the Valley of
the Mississippi was at an end and the Father Of
Waters rolled onward to the sea. No more
interesting subject could be found for the
genius and skill of the artist than that which
this campaign affords; but while thousands of
veterans have fought their battles over again
at the paGOramas of Gettysburg Mission Ridge,
Atlanta, Shiloh and Manassas, there has been
no worthy representation portrayed upon can
vas of this the greatest capture of men and
munitions of war in the history of modern
warfare up to that time. True, an attempt has
been made to produce a panorama of VickS-
burg. The picture was placed on exhibition in
New York, but it has proved so unsatisfactory,
both from military and historical point OF
view, to those who participated in the assaults
and siege, that the management, it is said, have
decided to withdraw it, and dispose of it TO
some Western company, as if the 1000 vet
Grams familiar with every detail of that cam
paign, would not at once resent any such i'm
position on their intelligence and memory.
Let US have a thoughtful and spirited delin-
cation of that brilliant campaign before many
more of the heroes of VicksbuTg have passed
away.-WESTERS VETERAN, New York.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

Soldiers everywhere should at once write
TO their Representatives, urging with all the
earnestness that they can manifest that
there shall be no interference whatever with
the revenues Of the country until the recon-
mendations Of the GAR. National Pension
Committee are embodied into law and put
into operation Amy reduction Of the reve-
nues now is fatal to an extension Of the
pension system, and to giving veterans JUS
tice. There was no reduction Of the reve-
nues until the bondholders were paid in
full There must be none until the soldiers
are paid with equal regard 10 the justice OF
their claims upon the Government.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

THE death Of Gen. Logan calls attention
to the waning number Of soldiers of the
Union in the Senate. Unless something ex-
traordinary occurs there will be but three of
these in the Senate after the 4th of March
Hawley, Henderson and Plumb. OF the Is
Republican Senators who viii be sworn in
March A, Gen. Hawley is the only one who
served in the army, while of the seven Demo-
Gratis who will be sworn in at the same time
four were in the Confederate army. This
will make 20 ex-Confederates in the Senate
to three ex-Union soldiers.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

EDITOR NATIONAL. TRIBUNE: A pensiOner
at Ann ArbOr. Mich, carries ball in his spine,
by which his limbs were paralyzed, so that he
cannot walk without two canes. I5 is absO-
lutely impossible for him TO perform manual
labor of any kind. He can engage in no snort
or labor excepting such as he can accomplish in
a sitting position. At the present time he IS
sick nigh unto death from the effect of his
wound; and this is not an uncommon occur
renee. He is rated at $50 per month, and can
get no increase under the law. In the same
room, where he is engaged as a secretary, is
another pensioner who has lost an arm. Ho
enjoys good health is able to take part in all
social pleasures and sports. He draws $50 per
month. The $50 man has to suffer at least
twice the disability which the $50 man has.
Such eases should be provided for.
Another ease in this County is q man who
had his skull fractured. the ball breaking and
carrying away portion of the occlpltal bone.
This man is physical wreck and mental
uncertainty. He drew Sl2 per month until
recently. His application was twice rejected
by Examining Boards, because they could not
see his defects. He went 70 see Congressman
Eidredge to get him to introduce a bill to apply
to such cases, but was told by that honorable
Member that it made no difference if a mans
wounds made - fool of him II he had good
legs. He tried again, and by fling 20 or y
afiidavits he got 81 increase. he finds that
MS physlCdl anu uchVaA "'''uH""A 10 W"Ast 4OSS
than half of a mans leg or arm. His wound
shocked his brain as we'll as his physical
strength His disability can be learned only
by long acquaintance with him. For instance,
when engaged in business his mind often loses
the subject matter before him. On account OF
his physical disability he was forced to drop all
manual labor and attempt living by office or
professional labor. Here he finds that his
memory and eyesight fail him. His eyes do
not fOeali2e together, so that he often loses his
place in reading re- reads lines or skips lines.
This mans wound also damaged his memory IN
such a manner that he cannot depend upon it.
Yet not $50 man would change places with
him were it possible.-G. r. WILLIAMS, Milan,
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE
AS TO REVENUE REFORM.

II there are any oppressive features in
our system of raising the revenue of the
Nation they should be sought out and
amended or abolished. IL there is any por-
ton of either the tariff duties or those Of
the internal revenue which bears hardly
upon an industry or aD individual il should
be at once brought TO the attention of Con-
gress and the public, and the remedy applied.
But this is not the claim of the revenue
refomers. They do not urge that the reye-
nues be reduced because the taxes are a bur-
den upon the people, but simply because
there is more money coming into the Treasury
than the Nation seems to have any present use
for.
We admit the soundness OF the general
principle that the Government should not
draw any more money from the people
than it has use for. But this, like all other
general principles, is subject TO qualifications
In the first place the annual surplus is,
considering the wealth and extent Of the
country, and the contingencies that arise
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
IN DIENIORIA1T.
By F. NJ. MOORE, MCPHERSON, K

BIZ II. h. mOOhEJ VI EuEHSONs RAM
Silent, and with uncovered head,
Each soldier walked with softened tread,
And gazed upon the noble dead
And wept.
Nor need the cause Of grief be told
Which stirred each heart so brave and bold,
For he whose heart to them was gold
Now slept.
A statesman. warrior, hero, chief.
The last engagement met, and brief
The conflict ere he sought relief;
IL came.
His life by death asunder cleft,
He to q nation sad bereft
And 10 each weeping eomrade left
A name.
Comrades around the camp6re's light
VIII meet with heavy hearts tonight,
And of his deeds in many q fight
Win tell.
Each moistened eye. each softened word,
Each heart with deep emotions stirred,
Will touch loves sympathetic chord.
lis well.
The world moves on; life's march Is made
Through sun-lit joys, through sorrows shade.
We miss the roll. we miss parade.
We rest
OH may we in the last review
Stand in the ranks of those we knew,
And with the brave, the good, the true,
Be blest.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

HOW CONGREssNEN-ELEcT ANSWER
COmrade J. @. Lindsey, of Atwater, o.,
sends us the following response received by
him last Fall from Hon. E. B. Taylor, who
was reelected from the 10Th Ohio District
WARREN, o.. Oct II, 1886.
j. O. LINDSEY. Esq.
DEAR SIR: Yours OF yesterday inquiring how
stand on pension legislation is just received. am
q member Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
belonging to Bell-HarmOn Post. Warren. I have
favored, to the extent OF my ability all the
mendations Of the Order, and especially Senate
bill No 1856. Very sincerely, yours,
f. b. TAYLOR.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

UNDER the present system Of taxation
the price Of brown sugar has been reduced
from II cents a pound to az cents, and the
finer grades in proportion. The price of
sheetings, shirtings and ealicos have been
reduced from 30 to 60 per cent. To-day the
workingman not only gets more dollars for
his weeks labor than he ever did, but each
dollar that he receives win buy as much as
Sl25 or $3.50 would Is years ago. Why
should we not, therefore, persevere in a
course which has brought Us SO many SUBJ
EtaDtial benefits?
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

MONEY sent as oilertOise than Unregistered letter,
postal InoRcg order or drgf GA Aoi0
dorE suil b. az tac risk 81 tio sender.
AGENTS-Wo employ agents. THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE has snat,g t0luatoor oaiIrGSscrs and mey
snrc generally honest aud Iailfd; but persons tgAo
coidde their subscriptions 10 them must BE- their otrn
sudgos Of Qleir responsibility The paper Ocg be scia
only on receipt 81 me subscription Prico.
ADDRESSES RENEWALS, Eic.-Addresses tcia
be changed often desired, Dat each subscriber
should iH cuo giue lie old tueu RoC address.
~ rcnolcg subscribers should Be care 10 send ts te
la5el OF Hic last paper Toooued aud specify G'g cor
ycc,ions changes hey desire made tR name or adj
dros.
CORIsESPONDERCE.-C0 IS solicited
from eu1V section ia regard 70 Grand Army, PEN
sion. Mfli,0fl. Agricultural industrial and Housctod
snaerS aud letters 10 hie Editor tOu Arrays TccoUe
slrornrt attention Hriie oH ONE SIDE Of The paper
.oniu Va do not roiurR communications on manu-
Scriptg UnloSs ueV accompanied by q Request TO
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circumstances guarantee their publication al any
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address al communications 10
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE,
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The National tribune., 1887-02-03

THE number Of pension certificates issued
during the week ending Jan. 90, 1887, was
as follows: Original, 966; increase, 554; re-
issue, 151; restoration, 113; duplicate, 10;
accrued, So; Act of March 3, 1888, 3; Order
of ApriI3, 1884, IS; Act of Aug. A, 1886, ~;
total, 2,O18; supplemental Act of Aug. 4,
1856, lib; arrears, 1; total, 2,132.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
TIE SOUVENIR BADGE.

The badge made to remember the meet
ing of the Twentieth National Encampment
at San Francisco, and which is fully de-
scribed in our advertising columns, is very
pretty thing and worth much more than it
costs. Every one who is connected with the
G. A. r., the W. r. c., or the Sons of Veter-
ans should have one.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
FAGors rRon TIE CAMPFIRE.

offered for the small sum of 80 cents, or free for
q club Of five new yearly subscribers 10 TIE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE. No soldier who reads
this book can fail 10 be deeply interested, as
the most thrilling adventures aud hair-breadth
escapes are told IN a way 10 bring back wildly
% the mind The davs of lGl-5.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
CAPTURING ALooOMoTLYE.

All persons wishing 10 engage in the canvass
OF this thrilling book viii lnd il 10 their ad-
vantage 10 address THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
for terms, etc. IL Is one OF the best-sclling
books Of the times, and those already engaged
an its sale arc highly gratifed az the handsome
returns made. We also send the book as a
premium for eight new subscribers, or for 81
in conjunction with a years subscription 10
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
Ex-PRIsONERS OF WAR.
Meeting and Organizing.
ILLINOIS.

ILLINOIS.
EDITOR NATIONAL tribune: In answer 10
a call previously issued, some is or Is Union
ex-prisoners of war met in the court house,
Danyille Saturday, Nov. Is, 1856, and effected
a temporary organization, appointed commit
tee to draft a constitution and bylaws and adj
iourned to meet at same place Dec. Is. On date
last named few new members were added and
Reorganization was made permanent, with the
following officers: President, w. III. Newlin;
Sec Thos J. Dale; Treas, VIM. +. Lawrence.
The Executive Committee comprises three off,
GERS above named, with the acknowledgements:
Thomas German, t. III. Green and b. ID. Wise.
The next meeting is to be held in Danville,
time 10 be fixed by the Executive Committee.
A poem was recited by Master William Newlin,
whose name was ordered TO be recorded as the
Little Corporal" of the association. a poem
was recited by A. w. Payne, entitled Dixies
Sunny Iandp The recommendations Of the
GAR. National Pension Committee were unan-
imously indorsed.-W. III. NEwL1N.
PENNSYLVANIA.
The ex-Prisoners Of War Association of Berks
County held a meeting last week at the
Headquarters of Mclean Post, No. 16 in pur-
suanee of the communication recently received
from Commissioner Black in regard TO obtain
ing history Of the experience of inmates of
Southern prisons during the war. About 40
members were present. Robert Gerlach, the
President of the Association, presided Adj
dresses were delivered by Messrs A. Thai
heimer. /. u. Travis, Samuel c. Boone Robert
GerIaeh and others, setting forth the objects of
the Association and making suggestions for
carrying them out. A committee consisting Of
A.'Thalheimer, John Obold, /. u. Travis, Will
liam A. Sands and Richard Jones was appointed
to draw up set Of resolutions appealing to
Congress to enact the legislation desired by the
ex-Prisoners Of War, and also 70 confer with
Congressman ErmentroUt 10 have him urge
upon Congress the justice and necessity for the
action requested. The following officers were
elected to serve for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Robert Gerlach; V. r., Aaron Zegler ;
Sec, John Obold Treas, Dr. +. L. DeCfOur
Executive Committee, Franklin Breneiser,
Aaron Ziegler, Capt. Samuel G.. Boone. Three
new members were elected. Mr.. A. Thalheimer
was appointed Delegate to the State Convention,
which is 70 meet ut Lancaster in August next.
William A. Sands was appointed Alternate.
The best icay to help the soldiers IS to sTteRG
the circulation of THE NATIONAL TRLB-
UNE
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

We have secured new supply Of this most
excellent work, which is in itself small IL
brary. u contains a wealth Of information
which cannOt be thoroughly realized until the
book Ii inspected. Ii will be sent % any per-
son sending Us a club Of six new subscribers,
and will bc sent in conjunction with TnE
The National tribune., 1887-02-03

TIE man who has TO drink 30 gallons of
beer before he pays 81 into the Treasury,
Of which less than 30 cents goes TO pay pen
sions, must groan terribly over the "onerous
burdens Of the war taxes"
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
TABLE OF PENSION nATgs.

We havea carefully-preparea table Of pen
ei0n rates compiled from Official sources, which
shows the exact ratings for every grade of dis
ability. IL IL printed on heavy paper. aud will
be sent 10 any address on receipt Of is cents.
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
THE TOBACCO TAX.

How insignificant all these are. They
are already as low Us they can we'll be made
and yet be worth the collection. What
burden can it be to the retail dealer to pay
$40 year, or 20 cents month? This is
but little over twO-thirds of cent day.
The profit he makes on bunch of cigarets
will pay it for nearly week The profit
on two fve-cent cigars, or one 1O-center will
pay it for a week.
The wholesale dealer in leaf tobacco pays
but Sl2 year-sl month. The peddler
who goes about the country with two horses
pays but Sl.25 month; he with one horse
pays but GO cents month, while the hum
bier footman gets of with 80 cents month.
Suppose that all these taxes were taken
of, would the smoker get his cigars, eigarets
or tobacco any cheaper? Not cent. Would
he get his 10-cent cigar for five, or his five
center for three? Would the farmer get
any more for his tobacco, Not at all. The
dealers and manufacturers would simply
make q little more money, and that would
be ALL
The taxes are not now maintained 80
The National tribune., 1887-02-03
THF MN ArnRN-

This most interesting and ably written
work, by John McElroy, is now having a very
large sale. and The new edition viii soon be
exhausted. Send 81 TO The NATIONAL TRIB-
uEE and secure a copy.
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We have letter for Capt w. T. Butcher,
9Th Ind, and win gladly send ii TO him if
he viii give us his address
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

While there are a few particu-
larry fortunate people who are able
to purchase their Christmas gifts
without consulting their pocket
book, still by far the majority OF
men and women are obliged to
adapt themselves to circumstances
and however liberal they may feel
are limited by the state of their
pocketbook.
In the briefest manner possible
we have tried to show few of
many useful and beautiful articles
that can be bought here for a rea-
sonable amount Of money, and we
assure our customers that every
sensible man will appreciate any
one of these articles as a gift more
than he would a useless and orna-
mental affair that cost double these
prices. You can make a selection
of any one of these articles for the
price named, that is your choice of
any article in the list.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

/ am now booking orders for Christmas
holly, English mistletoe and lycOpodium
green and wreathing for decorating
your homes and churches; also for cut
flowers. baskets, ETC., for holiday pres
ents; and don't forget the opera next
week. Order your flowers now or you
may get left. E. V. Beales, florist and
scotsman. corner Second and Cedar
streets, st. Paul. Mimi.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
Still Continues.

The sale of samples and remnants of
velvet and Brussels carpets for rugs
and mats still continues at the st. Paul
Carpet Co.'s, 800 Wabasha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

Dee. 4, on Dayton, Summit. Sixth street
or College avenue; $50 reward to any
one returning same to Globe Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

Former price SIS. Call at once if you
want one of them. I. L. Thompson &
CO.. 429 East Seventh.
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Are being made On remnants of velvet
and Brussels carpets for rugs and mats
at the st. Paul Carpet cOmpany'S, 800
WabaSha street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

At all prices, cheaper than they can be
bought elsewhere. T. L. Thompson d
Co.. 429 East Seventh.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
BY Express-Just Received,

Silk velvets. satinS, muffiers, handker-
chiefs, ETC., in great variety at Edward
F. Mues' new store, Schurmeier block,
26S East Seventh.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
You Should Take Advantage

Of the low pric, offered by the st. Paul
Carpet company Oh velvet and Bru sSels
carpet remnants for rugs and mats, at
800 WabaSha street
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

The rush. Adler's stock of fancy rock
erS and tables will go with rush.
Twenty per cent discount genuine dis
commits big item
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

Has made reputation for good work.
Plumbing and gaS-fitting is his line, and
mis- office is at 220 East Seventh.
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Birds. Birds! Birds!

All colorS-beautiful singers. North
Star seed store. De Cou& Co., Fourth
and Robert streets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
Attend the Removal
Seal and Fur Cans

Sale of furniture. Get your 20 per cent
discount at Adler'S.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
FOR $500.

A Neat Smoking Jacket,
A Boys Corduroy Suit,
A Poy's 0vereoat,
A Child's Kilt Suit,
A Boys Toboggan Suit,
A All Wool pair Of Trousers,
A French Silk Muffler,
An elegant pair Of Silk Sus-
penderS,
A pair of Fur Gloves,
An Imitation Seal Can.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
8. N. Adler.
Dog Lost.

Will remove on or about Jan. to their
new and spacious stores on East Seventh.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

Bull terrier, with ears cut short. Lib
eral reward if returned to n. w. Kilt
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17

The finest gas fixtures in the city at
P. V. Dwyer & Bros, Sc East Third
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
Come Early and Avoid

In American watches at Billiard Broth
ers', 143 East Third street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-17
AGOOd SeaICan

viii make an acceptable. sensible pres
ent for Christmas. See the assortment
at I. L. Thompson & Co.'s, 429 East
Seventh.